Aptitude - Problems on H.C.F and L.C.M - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Problems on H.C.F and L.C.M - General Questions (Q.No. 1)
1.
Find the greatest number that will divide 43, 91 and 183 so as to leave the same remainder in each case.
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Answer: Option
Explanation:

Required number = H.C.F. of (91 - 43), (183 - 91) and (183 - 43)

     = H.C.F. of 48, 92 and 140 = 4.

Discussion:
210 comments Page 14 of 21.

Rajat said:   8 years ago
Why we taking the difference between these, first explain this.

Khushi said:   9 years ago
I'm confused by this one, Please explain with division method.

Pankaj maharaj said:   1 decade ago
Yesss! you sud simply divide and find the ans in quicker way.

Saurabh said:   1 decade ago
What happens if there are only two numbers, instead of three?

Dove said:   1 decade ago
I don't understand why you write 2*2 and say the answer is 4.

Sourabh Das said:   2 decades ago
I also want an explanation about the logic of the solution.

Asif said:   1 decade ago
Please if you know this answer you tell with clarification.

Iegowg said:   1 decade ago
Just divide each option with all figures it is that simple.

Ramya said:   9 years ago
I'm not understanding the logic. Please someone explain me.

Shanmukh Adari said:   7 years ago
Your explanation is fantastic, Thank you so much @Prashant.


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